The 2018-2019 school year is well underway, and we are off to a great start to what promises to be a year of many student successes. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, we must all pause and give thanks for all of our many blessings. We are fortunate to live in the best community, commonwealth, and nation. Our freedoms and liberties are the envy of others, and those freedoms are precisely what provides us the opportunity to give thanks.

The Calendar Committee has drafted three different calendar options, based on survey responses, for the 2019-2020 school year. The survey link below will help the Calendar Committee and the Fleming County Board of Education to collect stakeholder preference within our school district and the community.

Over the past year, students, teachers, staff, and principals have been focused on student success. Today, the Kentucky Department of Education has released test scores for each district and public school in the state from the 2017-2018 school year. I would like to provide details about the new accountability system and how we are performing. We value the strong support from our parents and community members and we are proud to share with you an overview of Fleming County Schools’ continued academic progress. More importantly we are extremely proud of our students, teachers and staff who really performed well during the 2017-2018 school year.

Fleming County Schools is hosting a Community Equity Summit on Thursday, October 11, 2018 as we develop the Equity Action Plan that focuses on the success of ALL students. Your Voice Matters! #FCSOurStory

Infinite Campus has released new apps for students and parents, available on September 17, 2018 in the Apple App Store & the Google Play Store. If you have older versions of the apps, you'll want to install the new apps since the older versions will no longer be supported.

This afternoon, the school district received information regarding an indirect and unsubstantiated threat, from outside the district, pertaining to tonight’s home football game against Harrison County. Once we received the information, we immediately began working closely with local authorities. Though the threat is unsubstantiated, we are implementing additional protocols and increasing security at tonight’s football game.

As students return to school this fall, they will find even more healthy new choices in their cafeterias. The School Nutrition staff will be serving school meals that meet tough Federal Nutrition standards set forth by the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. Now is a great time to encourage your kids to choose school breakfast and lunch! The Fleming County Schools Nutrition Services is dedicated to providing nutritious, healthy meals to the children of Fleming County. We strive to plan our menus so that they are student driven, having taste testing throughout the school year at all schools, so students tell us what they want to eat. In doing so, we must follow State guidelines for both breakfast and lunch. We will again in 2018-2019 school year, be required to meet the following standards: Age appropriate calorie limits, students are required to take a fruit or vegetable on tray, wider variety of vegetables, including dark green, red/orange and beans, more whole grains, less sodium, meat minimum/maximum per week. Two big changes this year are we will be offering 1% flavored and white milk and have received a Whole Grain waiver for biscuits, pasta and rice from KDE School & Community Nutrition. These two changes were also student driven. All of our schools are CEP qualified meaning that all students will receive a free breakfast and lunch again this year.

As we come to the end of the summer, I want to thank all of the local churches that offered Vacation Bible School to our students. Over the past two years, student attendance, based on reports from the community has increased, which will result in stronger academic achievement throughout the school year for our students.

Beginning in August 2018, Fleming County Schools will offer an exciting and cutting edge opportunity for students who are educated at home. As a school district, we view all students who live in the county to be our students; therefore, we need to provide learning experiences and opportunities for ALL students.

Fleming County Schools is seeking interested parties for our district pest control needs. The sealed bids shall be returned to Brian Creasman,Superintendent, at 211 West Water Street,Flemingsburg KY 41041,either by mailing the bid or hand delivery of the bid to the address stated above. BIDS SHALL BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 3:00P.M. THURSDAY,JULY 12,

2018. All bids shall be marked PEST CONTROL BID on the front of each envelope. Any bids that do not supply the required information contained in the bid packet shall be disqualified from consideration.

As we come to the close of the 2017-2018 school year, I want to say thank you to all of the students, teachers, staff members, parents, guardians, and community members who worked tirelessly to make this school year another record-breaking year for student achievement and organizational success

Over the past several days, Monica Hill, the Board Attorney, and I have been reviewing a situation regarding a district employee. Once we were made aware of the situation, we immediately began to investigate to determine the facts. This is an ongoing review; however, as of right now we have discovered irregularities that are troubling, selfish, and egregious.

Last night, at its regular meeting, the Fleming County Board of Education approved the re-organization of the district office. The re-organization is the result of a resignation that occurred last week. The departure provided an opportunity for the district to evaluate current operations and determine the best way to provide strategic supports to each school. Furthermore, the re-organization of the district office will provide us an opportunity to implement more safeguards that will be released over the next several weeks.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTAL: These standard terms and conditions along with the proposal specific terms and conditions apply to all proposals submitted. Explain any requested deviations or exceptions as part of your proposal. The Fleming County Board of Education may, at its discretion, accept or reject any or all deviations or exceptions proposed. In the event discrepancy between the standard and specific terms will govern. Proposals must be received at the Fleming County Board of Education at 211 West Water Street, Flemingsburg, KY 41041 no later than June 21, 2018 at 10:00am (EST).

These standard terms and conditions along with the proposal specific terms and conditions apply to all proposals submitted. Explain any requested deviations or exceptions as part of your proposal. The Fleming County Board of Education may, at its discretion, accept or reject any or all deviations or exceptions proposed. In the event discrepancy between the standard and specific terms will govern. Proposals must be received at the Fleming County Board of Education at 211 West Water Street, Flemingsburg, KY 41041 no later than June 21, 2018 at 10:00am (EST).

Fleming County Schools is seeking interested parties for our district mowing needs.

Bid packets with specifics should be picked up at the Fleming County Board of Education Central Office – front entrance. The packets will be available beginning Friday June 8, 2018 from 9:00 am until 2:00 p.m. The sealed bids shall be returned to Monica Hill, Board Attorney, at 154 Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, Kentucky 40351, either by mailing the bid or hand delivery of the bid to the address stated above. BIDS SHALL BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 3:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20, 2018. All bids shall be marked LAWN MOWING BID on the front of each envelope. Any bids that do not supply the required information contained in the bid packet shall be disqualified from consideration.

Assistant Principal for a progressive northeastern Kentucky middle school with an enrollment of approximately 390 students in grades 7-8. Simons Middle School, home of the Cougars, is situated only 1 hour from Lexington and 90 minutes from Cincinnati. In the past several years, Simons Middle School has become one of the top performing middle schools in Kentucky. The school is looking for an innovative, empowering and transformative leader who can move the school to even higher levels.

There will be a School Climate Forum with Dr. Roger Cleveland at Fleming County High School on Monday, May 7, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m. or by appointment starting at noon on Monday, May 7, 2018. Please call 606-845-6601 to schedule an appointment. This is an opportunity to provide feedback to Fleming County Schools on our district school climate.

Today, millions of students nationwide will be protesting recent gun violence in schools by walking out of school or into the hallway for 17 minutes, (that is one minute for each of the victims in last month’s school shooting in Parkland, Florida). In remembrance of the two victims of Marshall County, Fleming County students will add two additional minutes to their protest.

Bus No.14 was involved in a wreck with another vehicle on Energy Rd. There were NO students involved in the accident. EMS & FCS staff are on the scene. The bus driver is ok but receiving medical attention.

Over the next two days, Monday (February 26th) and Tuesday (February 27th), all Fleming County Schools will be engaged in an Equity and Culture Audit. Fleming County Schools is among the first public school districts in Kentucky and in the nation to evaluate how we are meeting the needs of ALL students. Our vision to become a District of Distinction challenges us to push the boundaries so that we ensure ALL students experience success. Furthermore, and more importantly, all students must feel comfortable in their school and have a voice in their educational journey.

The district has been notified of an indirect threat that has occurred through social media. Again, this is an indirect threat from a student who is no longer attending a Fleming County School. This threat is directed toward a school in another state, but out of an abundance of safety, we are following necessary protocols. Local authorities are already involved and working with other necessary authorities. One of our students alerted administrators at Simons Middle School and they immediately started investigating and implementing necessary protocols. We have released on Simons Middle School's Facebook page a statement so that parents, guardians, students, and faculty & staff are aware of the indirect threat.

The Fleming County Board of Education operates more than 30 school buses traveling in an excess of 2600 miles daily to provide transportation to and from school for all students in our district. Riding a school bus is a privilege and abuse of the property or misbehavior will not be tolerated.

A specially equipped bus is provided for exceptional child education students needing this service.

Over the last few weeks we have seen a spike in flu like illnesses and doctor confirmed flu cases. Here are a few simple steps that can help prevent the spread of germs.

 Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

 While sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.

 If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)

Based on the 2018-2019 Academic Calendar Survey that was released in November and December, the Calendar Committee used the responses to develop additional calendar options. Based on the responses Calendar Option 1 and 2 are the two options that had the highest level of agreement – based on survey responses and comments. Options 3 and 4 did not garner enough responses to make it to the second round of stakeholder input.

Process Reinforces High Standards, Commitment to Excellence in Teaching

Flemingsburg, KY. — January 2, 2018 — Four Fleming County teachers join 3,292 other teachers in Kentucky who have already achieved National Board Certification. Jenny Bays, Sheila Lamb, Bobby Pease, and Melissa Plank recently received news that they have been certified through this process which validates the excellent teaching that takes place in their classrooms each day.

Based on data released by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and the Kentucky Department of Public Health, the Flu has landed in Kentucky. The school district is closely monitoring the Flu this year and will continue to do so over the next several weeks. We encourage parents and guardians if your child has Flu-like symptoms to contact your child’s healthcare provider immediately. If your child is sick with flu symptoms, CDC recommends that they stay home for at least 24 hours after their fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. The child’s fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.)

Renewal Process Reinforces High Standards, Commitment to Excellence in Teaching

Flemingsburg, KY. — December, 18, 2017 — Joy Story and Bobbie Vice, both teachers at Flemingsburg Elementary, are two of nearly 4,000 teachers across the United States to renew their certificate as a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT).

As we approach Christmas and a new year, I want to extend my thanks and appreciation to all district employees, parents/guardians, and the community for your continued support of students in Fleming County. Over the past year, thanks to your continued support, our students are reaching new levels of success, and they are more competitive for college and the workforce. Christmas is the season to reflect on what an amazing year we have experienced individually and together as a district. Over the Christmas season, we must take time to express thanks for all of our many blessings, and they are plentiful.

The health of our public pension system is extremely important to the Commonwealth educationally and economically. As a state with a top-tier public education system, our success depends upon our ability to retain and recruit top educators and staff members. Unless you have had the privilege to be entrusted with the growth and development of our Commonwealth’s most precious asset, our children, it’s difficult to understand the demands of today's educators fully.

Today, the Kentucky Department of Education released test scores for each school district and each public K-12 school in Kentucky. I would like to share details about where we are and where we are going. First, we value the strong support from our parents and community members, and we are proud to provide you with an overview of the test scores that are posted on the Kentucky Department of Education’s accountability web page.

On Wednesday, August 30, 2017, it was brought to my attention that some trophies at the high school had been discarded and thrown in the garbage. To be clear, this was never the intention, but a result of poor communication coming from the district office. When the decision was made to throw items away that had been stored for more than a year in storage containers, due to mold and moisture concerns, we were unaware that trophies were in the construction storage containers.

Fleming County Schools will be closed on Monday, August 21, 2017, as a result of the upcoming Solar Eclipse. This decision was made with a focus on student safety after reviewing information from our insurance agent, discussions with other leaders in Kentucky, and monitoring decisions made by other school districts across the state. Early dismissal was not an option as buses would have been on the road during or close to the end of the Solar Eclipse which places students and bus drivers in harm’s way unnecessarily.

As the start of school, quickly approaches and summer fun, camps, and vacations end, I wanted to take the time to express my appreciation to the many individuals, organizations, and, in particular, the churches involved in providing summer learning and engagement opportunities for students. Vacation Bible School, a piece of America’s fabric, still provides enrichment opportunities for youth that are needed in their development to become good students and model citizens.

Fleming County Schools is currently reviewing fees for students to participate in Junior Pro for the 2017-2018 school year. No fees have been set for the upcoming school year. The Board of Education is also reviewing policies that will result in a better Junior Pro program for students. The district will announce and post online and on social media when the board has approved fees and if any policy changes occur that pertain to Junior Pro for the 2017-2018 school year.

The new Fleming County Schools website is designed for students, teachers, staff members, parents/guardians and the community. The website is the information center for the district. As you may notice, the district’s homepage has undergone an extensive remodel. During the 2016-2017 school year, the district met with several parents, teachers, staff and community members to collect feedback on the information they felt should be posted on the district’s homepage. Using this feedback, the information anchored on the website garnered the most support and interest. To be clear, we listened to our people, parents, and community, as we wanted to create a site that was used extensively by all.

The Fleming County Schools Preschool and Fleming County Head Start are still taking applications for 3 and 4 year olds for the State Funded Preschool and Head Start Programs for the 2017-18 school year. To be eligible for either program, a child must be four years of age on or before August 1st and meet income guidelines. Children ages three or four who can be identified through testing as having special needs or developmental delays, or who may already have an IEP in place may also be eligible. Tuition preschool may be offered, depending on parental interest and availability of slots.

Fleming County Schools will begin random drug testing student-athletes beginning July 1, 2017. During the regular board meeting this month, the Fleming County Board of Education approved, unanimously, to start drug testing student athletes randomly to ensure that students are making healthy decisions that can affect their academics.

The Fleming County Schools Preschool and Fleming County Head Start are currently registering 3 and 4 year olds for the State Funded Preschool and Head Start Programs for the 2017 – 2018 school year. To attend preschool or Head Start in the 2017-18 school year, a child must be four years of age on or before August 1, 2017 and meet income eligibility to enroll in these programs. Children ages three or four who can be identified through testing as having special needs or developmental delays, or who may already have an IEP in place, may also register. Tuition preschool may be offered, depending on parent interest and availability of slots.

“We’re off to see the Wizard!” You won’t want to miss E.P. Ward Elementary School’s production of “The Wizard of Oz (Young Performers Edition).” This classic tale, in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, has been entertaining audiences for generations.

Travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines, in her madcap adventures. Featuring updated songs from Disney’s thrilling animated motion picture, Disney’s Alice in Wonderland JR. is a fast-paced take on the classic tale.

As we approach the end of the school year, I want to take this opportunity to thank you (parents, guardians and the community) for your continued support of Fleming County Schools, especially your support for our students. Our students are amazing, doing great things and performing at an all-time high, largely because of your support. We are the envy of other school districts due to our community support. Each time we ask for your support, there is an army of volunteers waiting to assist. Your support is invaluable and changes the lives of our students each day.

The Board of Education for Fleming County Schools has amended the current (2016-2017) school calendar. School will be in session on Tuesday, May 16th (Election Day), and the tentative last day for students is Thursday, May 25th (half-day). Closing Day for staff will be on Friday, May 26th. To view the amended calendar, click here.

Fleming County Schools will be closed Friday, February 24th due to ongoing illness in the district and electrical upgrades in the high school renovation project. School will be in session on Monday, February 27th, 2017.

Fleming County Schools Nutrition program is now accepting bids for one double stacked gas combi oven for Flemingsburg Elementary School. Bid proposals close at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 10th. To view the Request for Proposal, click here.

January is a special month as we recognize a group of citizens who serve students and represent the Fleming County community. January is National School Board Appreciation Month. We recognize the five elected board members and the board attorney who govern and provide leadership in the district. As I have said publicly across the commonwealth and nationally, Fleming County has a phenomenal board of education – a model for others.

From the 2017-2018 Academic Calendar Survey that was released in December, we used the responses to develop additional calendar options. Calendar Options 1 and 4 are the two options that had the highest level of agreement – based on survey responses and comments. Options 2and 3 did not garner enough responses to make it to the second round of stakeholder input. Options 5 and 6 were created based on the survey results and comments received. The options are presented in the links below:

Parents & Students: Infinite Campus will be unavailable December 23 - December 30th for maintenance. After December 30th, the links for the parent & student portal will change. The new links will be updated on the district website under the Parent Resources & Student Resources sections. If you currently use the mobile app, those settings will continue to work after December 30th.

As we approach the end of 2016, it is important that we celebrate the holiday season. This time of the year is the perfect time to reflect, appreciate and celebrate the many things that we have accomplished in our lives. This is also a great time of the year to recognize the many things that we have accomplished together as a community. It seems like yesterday that students returned from summer break, yet, we have reached the midpoint of the academic year.

Fleming County Schools is in the process of planning its academic school year calendar for 2017-2018. The district has developed four calendar options (click the links below) and is seeking input from students, teachers, staff members, parents and members of the community. This is not a vote but rather an opportunity to receive input from all stakeholders. We want your input and feedback to share with members of the Fleming County Board of Education. The district reviews and values all comments as we utilize to develop a calendar that is the best for the teaching and learning process in Fleming County.

Our area will be experiencing very cold temperatures over the next several days. We can assure you that our school buildings are warm, safe, and an ideal place for students to be when it is extremely cold outside. The district urges students to wear winter hats, gloves, heavy coats and boots. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately in layers over the next several days, especially if they will be waiting outside for a bus. We will continue to monitor weather reports and send updates as necessary. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the district office at 845-5851.

As we are just days away from Christmas, I want to thank each of you for what you do for the school district, but more importantly, what you do for the Fleming County community. We truly live and work in a great community – there are few places left in Kentucky and the United States of America where families are fortunate enough to live in a community that values family, friends, education and its community.

Due to inclement weather, the Boys Basketball 16th Region Tournament has been postponed. The Fleming County game vs. Raceland will be held on Sunday, March 8th beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m. at Morehead Sate University's Johnson Arena.

Fleming County Schools will operate on a one-hour delay on Plan B on Thursday, February 26th. School start times will be delayed by one hour; however, students will be dismissed at their normal dismissal time. For information on Plan B, please click here.

The Fleming County Schools 2015-2016 Academic Calendar has been approved by the Board. This calendar was approved after consideration of feedback from all stakeholders on the district calendar survey. To veiw the calendar, click here. We appreciate your input and we are looking forward to a great 2015-2016 school year!

Legislation passed last spring allows districts to have instructional days on no less than 170 days AND have at least 1062 hours of instruction in all schools. Based on this change, students will not have to make up the day dismissed on November 17 because all schools in Fleming County had enough time built in to still meet the minimum instructional time and day requirements. December 22nd will not be a school day for students at the present time.

Today, the Kentucky Department of Education released test scores for each school district and each public K-12 school in Kentucky. I wanted to take the opportunity to share details about where we are and where we are going. But first, we value the strong support that our parents and community members provide and are pleased to provide you with these school report cards that outline the facts about our schools and district for the 2013-2014 school year. The information will assist you in helping us to strengthen and raise the academic achievement bar and to continue to provide educational opportunities for the future. Click here to read more.

KDE recently announced that Fleming County Schools, district-wide, increased in overall attendance percentage by + 1.102%. Our district percentage attendance was 95.21% for the 2013-2014 school year.

This increase was the 6th highest attendance percentage increase in the state. That kind of increase is an accomplishment for students, parents and staff. Fleming County students made great gains in attendance because the district, as a whole, had a heightened emphasis on promoting good attendance; and each school’s leadership took more ownership of their school’s attendance. This was accomplished, in part, by adhering to and implementing the policy with more consistency, without changing it. The district had a greater awareness and focus of student attendance.

It took the board’s support, the school staff being on the front line informing and enforcing the policy in place, and the cooperation of the parents and students.

Just imagine what the possibility is of increasing Fleming County’s attendance percentage even more this year with the changes in the attendance policy.

On Thursday, August 7, 2014, Brian Creasman was named as the new Superintendent for Fleming County Schools. Creasman will begin his new duties on Tuesday, September 2nd. A native of North Carolina, Dr. Creasman currently is serving as Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services and Instructional Support for the Vance County School District in North Carolina. “One of the reasons I applied for this position,” said Creasman, “is the small town atmosphere. I was raised in a small town and want my daughter to have those same roots. Fleming County has some of the best teachers and students in the state. I'm excited to be here and I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone and getting started. I want to thank Vance County Schools as it has provided me excellent training and experiences that has prepared me to step into this position. As I toured the schools and met students, teachers and the staff today, I am truly confident we can be the best in Kentucky.”

Dr. Creasman will be in the district intermittently until he begins his full-time duties on September 2nd. Bill Morgan will remain as Interim Superintendent until that time.

The Fleming County School District is taking nominations for a parent representative to be involved with the District Screening Committee which will assist the Board of Education in the selection of a new Superintendent of Schools. The district screening committee is comprised of one board member, one principal, two certified staff members, one classified staff member, and one parent member who is elected by the presidents of the parent teacher organizations of the schools in the district. All interested parents need to submit their name, address and contact phone number in writing with the school secretary at the school in which your child is currently enrolled. Nominations will end on Wednesday, June 4th at 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, you may contact Greg Emmons, Director of Personnel at 845-5851.

Fleming County Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP) students participated in the state STLP Championship at Rupp Arena on April 22nd, 2014. Congratulations to all students involved for competing at the state level.

The Kentucky Commissioner of Education is seeking applicants to be considered for appointment to the Fleming County Board of Education. You are invited to nominate yourself or someone you know who is qualified to serve on the Fleming County Board of Education representing Educational District # 3, Fleming County School District.

Parents and students - all Infinite Campus student portal account passwords have been reset. Parents may sign up for their own Parent Portal accounts in person at their child's school beginning March 24th. These accounts allow you to see student attendance information and grades. Account information will not be given out over the phone. Parent Portal accounts allow parents to see all students in the household from one login.

Students and parents are invited to attend a Spring Open House on Thursday evening, March 13th at Simons Middle School from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Information will be available regarding your child’s Individual Learning Plan in the second floor computer lab throughout the evening.

We regret that the construction delayed our school from featuring an orientation or fall open house but hope that you can join us for this important event! We hope that you can meet our new interim Principal, Rich Anderson and talk with the middle school teachers about your students’ progress. We invite you to walk around the newly improved facility.

Fleming County Schools will operate on a one hour delay Thursday, March 6th. We will also stay one hour later at the end of the day today to make it a full school day. Buses will operate on Plan B and bus routes will be delayed by one hour this morning and afternoon.

Fleming County Schools will operate on a one hour delay today. We will stay one hour later at the end of the day to make it a full school day. Buses will operate on Plan B, and bus routes will be delayed by one hour this morning and afternoon as well.

Parents or guardians who wish to request that their child attend school outside of their residential attendance zone, they must complete and submit a School Attendance Area Transfer Request form to the superintendent by February 1, 2014. This is required annually.

The form is available at the superintendent’s office, any Fleming County elementary school, or may be downloaded and printed from the district’s website (click here). The attendance area zone map is available for viewing at the superintendent’s office.

Due to the winter weather advisory, the Fleming County Christmas Parade and Friendship Night activities have been canceled for tonight, Friday, December 6th. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment, but we want everyone to stay safe during the projected winter storm.

The parade will not be rescheduled for this year, but the FCHS Dessert Smorgasbord has been rescheduled for Tuesday, December 17th, at 6 PM at Simons Middle prior to the choir's annual Christmas Concert. Tickets will be $5 per person for adults, $2 for children 10 and under, available in advance from choir members or at the door the night of the concert. Please come out and help support the FCHS choir at this event on December 17th.

Our Fleming County Schools’ team is eagerly looking forward to the start of the 2013-14 school year! We are dedicated to our responsibility of providing the children in our community with a quality education that will afford them the opportunities for success that they deserve. Our focus, this year, will be on every child in every school and creating safe and enriching learning environments where each student will flourish. We know that we can count on each of you to partner with us in making this year the best that it can be for our students.

Our district has selected the Student Insurance Plan from K & K Insurance Group to make reliable coverage available to parents. If you don't have other insurance, this plan may be a resource to consider. Coverage may be purchased at any time during the school year by visiting the link below, which is also available under Parent Resources.

The Fleming County Board of Education and Ewing Elementary Faculty and Staff cordially invite the public to attend the Ewing Elementary School Grand Opening to be held on Sunday, August 11, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. The school is located at 5651 Elizaville Road, Ewing, Kentucky.

A brief ceremony and ribbon cutting will begin promptly at 2:00 pm. Immediately following, refreshments will be served and the school will be accessible for touring until 5:00 pm.

The Fleming County High School Future Business Leaders of America chapter has partnered with Creative Recycling Systems, recipients of the Kentucky State Contract for e-Scrap Recycling, to host a community e-Scrap day. Come to the FCHS football field anytime between 9 am and 1 pm on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 to recycle your old or unwanted electronics, such as cell phones, desktop & laptop computers, computer monitors, printers, and many more electronic devices. All materials will be secured and all hard drives will be properly destroyed.

For more information or a complete list, contact Charlene Hall by phone at (606) 845-6601 or charlene.hall@fleming.kyshools.us.

Hillsboro Elementary School's STLP will be hosting their 2nd Annual 5K Run/Walk on April 27th at 8:30 a.m. at Hillsboro Elementary School. Proceeds will be used to purchase school technology and classroom supplies. Come out and support HES and enjoy the beautiful spring weather. To register, contact Stacey Tranbarger at 876-2251 or by e-mail stacey.tranbarger@fleming.kyschools.us. The registration form can also be found by clicking here.

The STLP 2013 State Championship was held on March 28, 2013 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. Fleming County students represented the district well as they presented and performed in competitions with the best and brightest from across the state.

This year's annual STLP Competition was held at Morehead State University on Tuesday, November 27th. Students from across the district presented projects in the regional competition. Nineteen Fleming County showcase projects were selected to advance to state competition to be held on March 28th at Rupp Arena in Lexington.

Congratulations to all six Fleming County schools for reducing their energy consumption in the first quarter of this year by 16% as compared to their three-year averages. This accounts for a savings of approximately $15,000.00!

Fleming County experienced an October surprise this morning! Winter weather arrived ahead of schedule, causing Fleming County Schools to cancel classes for the day. This photo shows the conditions in the northeast section of the county this morning. For a complete listing of the 2012-2013 district calendar (including makeup days), please refer to the District Calendar under Parent Resources.

All Fleming County schools will be in session on Monday, August 13th on their regular schedules. All necessary repairs and inspections have been completed at Fleming County High School and all facilities are ready to welcome students on Monday morning.

As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, as a school district and community, we all must pause and give thanks for all of our many blessings. No matter what the year has brought our way, the ups, and downs, we all have been blessed in so many ways. We are fortunate to live in the best community, commonwealth, and nation. We have an excellent community, phenomenal students, and parents who care about the well-being of their children, and a faculty and staff who work hard to make the lives of our students better for the future. We are fortunate that our schools sit in the heart of a community that continually displays its support for each school, the staff, and more importantly, our students.

(Flemingsburg, Ky. – May 25, 2017) – During the week of March 12, 2017, the Fleming County School District hosted a team of external reviewers from the Kentucky Department of Education and AdvancEd who completed a diagnostic review, a management audit and an external review for systems accreditation. By completing three reviews simultaneously, the district was able to better connect the many processes within the system. The outcome of the three reviews highlights the work that the district has done to become a District of Distinction.

The 2016-2017 school year is well underway and we are off to a great start to what promises to be a year of many student successes. As we approach the Thanksgiving Holiday, we all must pause and give thanks for all of our many blessings. We are fortunate to live in the best community, commonwealth and nation. Our freedoms and liberties are the envy of others and those freedoms are exactly what provides us the opportunity to give thanks.

The contents of our new accountability system, which citizens provided input on in my recent Town Hall Meetings held across the state, also must conform to the regulations that the U.S. Department of Education (USED) generates to provide the implementation details by which states must abide. These regulations, in draft form, have been made public by USED for the purpose of public feedback. We need as many folks as possible to send in feedback to USED on the draft regulations to make known the areas where changes must be addressed.I am hoping that we can get at least 1,000 Kentucky citizens to submit comments and make our state the one with the most submissions.

Special Called Meeting- Since this is a Special Called Meeting, this will be the working agenda for the meeting and the council can only take action on those items listed on the agenda

1. Welcome and Call Meeting to Order

2. Meeting to discuss Principal Selection

3. Executive Session – Personnel

KRS 61.180 (1)(f) Discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, member, or student without restricting that employee’s, member’s, or student’s right to a public hearing if requested. This exception shall not be interpreted to permit discussion of general personnel matters in secret.

Flemingsburg Elementary School's SBDM (Site Based Decision Making) Council will meet in executive (closed) session on Sunday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the school's library to discuss the principal vacancy and applications.

Graduation ceremonies for the Fleming County High School Class of 2016 will be held on Saturday, May 28th at 10:00 a.m. in the gymnasium of Fleming County High School. We look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of these young men & women and wish them all the best in their future endeavors.

The Lion King, Jr. will be performed at Ewing Elementary on Thursday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. in the evening.

Disney's The Lion King has captivated the imagination of audiences around the world and now, for the first time ever, you have the opportunity to experience this one-of-a-kind musical in our community. The African savannah comes to life on your stage with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle... and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale.

Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Script, music, and all other material copyright 2015 Disney. Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved.

FCHS parents - the last day to purchase a 2015-2016 yearbook is Friday, May 6th. Additional orders cannot be accepted after May 6th per LifeTouch. If you would like to purchase online, you may at ybpay.lifetouch.com with the code 12212916, or you can have your student bring in a check or cash to Mrs. Snedegar by Friday. She will be EOC testing on Wednesday, so they will need to see her prior to 1st period or after 4th period.

It's National School Lunch Week! All students and staff are encouraged to participate in our breakfast and lunch program. We appreciate our school nutrition staff for their dedication to providing our students and staff with great meals every day!

Welcome to the start of the 2015-2016 school year! The start of a new school year is always an exciting time, not only for students, but for families and our staff as well. It is my pleasure to welcome the students, families, the community and staff of Fleming County Schools back, ready to continue the important work of our district’s vision, to become a "District of Distinction."

Tract 1 – consists of a 3 story brick structure with 4 +/- acres of land. This structure is a typical school building with several rooms and normal facilities. This property could have several uses.

Tract 2 – consists of a .53 +/- asphalt parking lot.

Tract 1 and 2 will be offered individually, and then combined, selling whichever produces the highest selling price.

There will be some personal property offered in quantity lots. Some of the items included are: filing cabinets, wooden desks, chairs, overhead projectors, student desks and chairs, tables, industrial mixer, TV’s, and other miscellaneous items.

Chuck Marshall Auction and Real Estate Company will conduct the auction. For inspection prior to the auction, contact Chuck Marshall at 606-782-0374.

Fleming County Schools will open for the 2014-2015 school year on Thursday, August 7, 2014, to approximately 2300 students. August 7 is a full day for students, with both breakfast and lunch being served.

District-wide professional development will take place for all certified staff on Monday, August 4, and Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Fleming County High School, with the first session beginning at 8:00 a.m. each day. Opening Day for staff will be Wednesday, August 6, 2014. All staff are to report to their home school principal.

The Fleming County Board of Education will hold a public hearing in the Board Room at the Central Office on September 12th, at 6:00 pm to hear public comments regarding a proposed general fund tax levy of 44.2 cents on real property and 44.2 cents on personal property. These rates match those of the previous fiscal year.

The General Fund tax levied in fiscal year 2018 was 44.2 cents on real property and 44.2 cents on personal property and produced revenue of $2,861,577. The proposed General Fund tax rate of 44.2 cents on real property and 44.2 cents on personal property is expected to produce $2,813,888. Of this amount, $359,933 is from new and personal property. The compensating tax for 2019 is 43.4 cents on real property and 44.2 cents on personal property and is expected to produce $2,769,088.

This proposed tax rate is not expected to produce revenue beyond the amount collected in the fiscal year 2018.

The General Assembly has required publication of this advertisement and information contained herein.

This year, based on Kentucky statute, Fleming County Schools will be using a calendar committee to develop the 2018-2019 academic calendar. The Calendar Committee, comprised of teachers, staff, parents, community/business member, etc., has asked for input and feedback from all FCS stakeholders as they move forward. They are requesting input from you based on four tentative calendar options.

The Fleming County School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows:

Today, the Kentucky Department of Education released test scores for each school district and each public K-12 school in Kentucky. I would like to share details about where we are and where we are going.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SBDM council at Flemingsburg Elementary School for their work as they continue to prepare for the 2016-2017 school year. The team has provided great leadership and they are in the final stages of ensuring the school is ready to start strong on day one.

As Fleming County Schools begins the process of selecting a new principal for Flemingsburg Elementary School, we would like your input as a stakeholder as to the most important professional qualities the new leader should possess. The questions are based on qualities that principals must possess in order to be effective. There is also space at the end of the survey for any comments or questions that you would like to share concerning the selection of the new principal of Flemingsburg Elementary School. The district thanks you for your input.

Elf, Jr. will be performed at Hillsboro Elementary on Monday, May 23rd and Tuesday, May 24th at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.

A title known the world over, Elf The Musical JR. is a must-see holiday musical. Based on the cherished New Line Cinema hit, Elf JR. features songs by Tony Award-nominees, Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin, with a book by Tony Award-winners, Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin.

Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh reality that his father is on the naughty list and that his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

Elf The Musical, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks or registered trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved.

Registration for Fleming County Head Start & Fleming County Schools Preschool for the 2016-2017 school year will be held on Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the auditorium of Fleming Mason Energy. For more information, click here.

Fleming County Schools invites you to join us at the Fleming County Public Library on March 24th, 2016 from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. to thank you for your support and involvement as we strive to become a District of Distinction. Join us for coffee, donuts, & conversation!

Fleming County High School students from the Student Council, Beta Club, and Girls & Boys basketball teams have been providing tutoring services to students at Flemingsburg Elementary & Ewing Elementary on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Mrs. Jackson & Mrs. Hunt are very pleased with the outcomes for the students involved - many of them scored very well on recent benchmark assessments. We appreciate these student volunteers for giving back to our schools and community.

Today, the Kentucky Department of Education released test scores for each school district and each public K-12 school in Kentucky. I would like to share details about where we are and where we are going. But first, we value the strong support that our parents and community members provide and are pleased to provide you with an overview of the test scores that are posted on the Kentucky Department of Education’s accountability webpage. The information from last year’s test scores will assist us in strengthening and raising the academic achievement bar and to continue to provide students with educational opportunities for the future. To simplify the reports, below are the district’s and each school’s Overall Accountability Score for the past two academic years:

Fleming County Schools will open for the 2015-2016 school year on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, to approximately 2350 students. August 12 is a full day for students, with both breakfast and lunch being served.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SBDM at Flemingsburg Elementary School for their work as they selected their new principal. The team provided great leadership throughout the selection process and ensured that the various stakeholders’ voices were heard and considered. The SBDM is comprised of 5 stakeholders from Flemingsburg Elementary School.

As superintendent it is with great pleasure to introduce Angie Jackson, the current Assistant Principal at Flemingsburg Elementary School, as the new principal. The SBDM and I believe Angie has met our goal of finding an exceptional school leader who will be a valuable, instructional leader and active member of the school community. Angie brings a wealth of experience to the principal’s chair and is well established at Flemingsburg Elementary School. Her experiences and leadership qualities will be a great asset to the school’s journey to becoming a school of distinction.

Please join me in congratulating Angie, the new principal of Flemingsburg Elementary School.

Fleming County Schools today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch Program for the 2015-2016 school year. All students will be served lunch/breakfast at no charge at the following sites:

Congratulations to Fleming County High School for their 1st place finish in the Kentucky Breakfast Challenge. They had the most improved breakfast participation rate statewide over the past year in their division. They received a $1,500 prize which has been utilized for their breakfast program. Simons Middle School also placed 2nd statewide in their division, receiving a $1,000 prize for their program. Research shows that students who eat breakfast have improved overall health and academic success, so please join us in encouraging our students to eat breakfast!

Fleming County Schools will be offering a commercial driver’s license class starting at the end of February (minimum number of participants required). You will receive a class B-CDL license with a P & S endorsement, which will enable you to drive a public school bus in the state of Kentucky. Only those interested in driving a school bus for Fleming County Schools need apply. Upon completion of the course, you will be hired by the Fleming County Board of Education as a substitute bus driver. If interested, call Willy Campbell at 845-5851.

Do you have an old iPhone or iPod Touch you are no longer using? We are seeking donations of used iPhones and iPod Touch devices to utilize for instructional support. These devices can be erased and used for educational purposes on the district Wi-Fi network. For more information on how you can help, click here.

Please be advised that due to the rising cost of student accident insurance Fleming Co. Schools have discontinued blanket student accident coverage for the 2014-2015 school year. This means as a parent, you are responsible for all medical treatment for your child in the event of an accident.

Fleming County Schools is excited to announce the release of our new mobile app. As the new mobile app for Fleming County Schools, this new tool will work to provide the same great information to stakeholders from our website with added convenience at your fingertips. Over the past year, students, faculty, staff, parents and community members have requested a mobile app, and today we deliver. Another Promise Made and Promise Kept. We want to thank everyone who helped design the district’s website which the app only magnifies. We feel that the district’s mobile app is one of the best public school district apps on the market today. With your continued feedback, the app will become even better.

In accordance with the state and federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this is to inform you of our intent to destroy personally identifiable information related to special education services maintained in Fleming County School special education records.

The FCHS after-school meals will begin on October 4th, 2016. These meals are available at 3:15 p.m. to any high school students that remain on campus after school on Tuesdays & Thursdays. To view the menu, click here.

As the first day of school approaches for Fleming County Schools, school officials and the school system’s transportation department are urging drivers to be aware of a higher volume of traffic in the county beginning Thursday, August 11, the first day of school for students.

Aladdin, Jr. will be performed at E.P. Ward Elementary on Wednesday, May 25th and Thursday, May 26th at 6:00 p.m. each evening.

Based on the iconic animated film, with an Academy Award-winning score by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, Disney’s Aladdin JR. is sure to send audiences soaring on a flying carpet ride filled with romance and adventure.

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin JR., a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love.

Disney’s Aladdin, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019. Script, music, and all other material copyright 2006 Disney Enterprises, Inc. Disney’s Aladdin, Jr is a registered trademark of Disney Enterprises, Inc.

Thank you for providing feedback on the 2016-2017 academic calendar for Fleming County Schools. According to the responses, Option 1, which had the week long break at Thanksgiving received the most favorable rating; however, based on the comments we ask that you provide us additional input.

The 1095 is a new tax form that is sent to you by the district that includes information about your healthcare insurance coverage. Almost all employees will get this. It serves as a “proof of insurance statement” that shows the IRS that you have been properly covered by your company. You’ll take information from it to use in your tax filing, similar to how you take information from your W-2 form and transfer it to your tax forms. For more information, click here.

Fleming County Schools is in the process of planning its academic school year calendar for 2016-2017. The district has developed three options (see the attachments) and is seeking input from students, teachers, staff members, parents and members of the community. This is not a vote but rather an opportunity to receive input from all stakeholders. We want your input and feedback to share with members of the Fleming County Board of Education.

Fleming County High School received a grant today from bestselling author James Patterson to support its school library. In addition, Scholastic reading club will match each dollar of Patterson’s donation with “bonus points” that teachers can use to acquire books and other materials for the library. Fleming County High School was selected from 27, 924 application for funding grants.

Students in Fleming County Schools continue to show increases on the 2015 ACT exam, according to recent data released by the ACT. “Though we continue to see increases on the ACT in English, reading and the overall composite, we must continue to have a laser focus on preparing students to be college and career ready,” according to Brian Creasman, Superintendent of Fleming County Schools. “The increases on the ACT show we are making progress in the classroom, but we must raise expectations even higher so that all students are prepared for an ever-changing global economy.”

In accordance with the state and federal regulations implementing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), this is to inform you of our intent to destroy personally identifiable information related to special education services maintained in Fleming County School special education records.

Please take a few moments to assist us in gathering information which will be helpful in improving our gifted/talented program. If you or your child has been identified in one or more areas of giftedness, please take the following survey. The survey will remain open through Friday, May 22.

FCS 8th & 10th grade students have been preparing for their future at Operation Preparation 2015. We appreciate all our community partners who have volunteered their time and expertise to provide insight for our students on their future careers - your support is making a difference in the lives of our students!

Our area will be experiencing very cold temperatures over the next several days. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority when making the decision to close or delay school. We can assure you that our school buildings are warm, safe, and an ideal place for students to be when it is extremely cold outside. Parents should make sure that their child is dressed appropriately for the cold weather. The district urges students to wear winter hats, gloves, heavy coats and boots. Frostbite and hypothermia are serious risks and need to be taken into consideration. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately in layers over the next several days. We will continue to monitor weather reports and send updates as necessary. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the district office at 845-5851.

The Senior Circle Of Excellence is in full swing again! Calvin Cheap and Paula Hyatt will be giving back to the community again this year. One lucky senior will be driving away a car at graduation this year valued at $10,000 !

At the start of the 2013-14 school year, all Kentucky school personnel were required to have annual training in positive behavioral interventions and supports pursuant to 704 KAR 7:160, The Use of Physical Restraint and Seclusion in Public Schools. In response to the new regulation, KDE and KET worked collaboratively to provide Promoting Positive Behavior in Schools I, a free online professional learning resource that would satisfy the annual training requirement of all school personnel. More than 55,000 people have participated in this training and received certificates.

Fleming County schools will operate on a one hour delay today. We will also stay one hour later this afternoon. Buses will operate on Plan B and will be delayed by one hour this morning and afternoon as well. With the possibility of incoming inclement weather this afternoon, we will be monitoring that situation. If it becomes necessary to dismiss school early, we will announce that using the district notification system.

State law requires all school districts to have no less than 170 full 6-hour days during a school year. To be in compliance with this, Fleming County Board of Education approved a plan that if there is more inclement weather prohibiting school from being in session on a normal schedule, there will be 2 options, effective after Tuesday, February 11, 2014:

NO SCHOOL: Weather is too treacherous to attempt to have school. Any days dismissed will be made up according to state laws and regulations.

1-For-1 Plan(1 Hour Delay/1 Hour Extension): If it is determined, in the interest of student safety, to run buses at a later than normal starting time, a 1 hour delay will be announced. This will result in school starting one hour later AND dismissing one hour later than regular schedule, but the school day will be a full day. Also, bus service will operate on the 1-For-1 Plan, observing the delay bus routes.

Note: If no announcement is made, school will operate on a normal schedule.

Fleming County Schools is pleased to introduce their new My School Menus™ mobile app for parents and students. Available in the iTunes App Store and Google Play, the My School Menus™ app allows access to nutrition information for the school meal programs on any device. My School Menus™ is designed to provide nutrition information on all of the foods served in the school meal programs. This app will enable parents, students and teachers to make healthy food choices whenever it’s convenient, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Please take a few moments to provide feedback about our gifted/talented services in Fleming County Schools. This short survey will help us to know what we are doing well and what we can do to improve. We value your input. Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7QNZTJK The survey will close on June 2.

Fleming County Schools is excited to announce that Kristy Orem, a veteran teacher and coach, has been named District-wide Athletic Director. Kristy brings a wealth of experience as a teacher first, coach and mentor second. Furthermore, Kristy’s goal is to create the best academic and athletic program in Kentucky. Over Kristy’s coaching career she has established a student-focused program that is known throughout the Commonwealth. Kristy is fully focused on students, which is the essence of being an effective teacher, coach and athletic director.

Additionally, we would like to welcome Todd Watts to Fleming County High School. He will serve as the assistant principal for the 2015-2016 school year. Todd brings excellent instructional experiences and strategies, as well as, a focus on student success. He joins Stephanie Emmons, principal, and Sara Sexton, curriculum, instruction and assessment specialist. The three are great additions to the high school team. We are excited about the 2015-2016 school year at Fleming County High School.

In an effort to make the free physicals a one day affair for the doctors and to make the day flow smoothly, the following schedule has been developed for the afternoon of June 1, 2015:

3:30 High School Fall Sports

3:45 High School Winter Sports

4:00 High School Spring Sports

4:30 Middle School Sports

The existing 8th graders are considered high school and will need the high school physical. The incoming 7th grade and 8th grade classes will need to use the middle school physical form. This is the only free physical that will be provided.

Fleming County Schools is pleased to announce our participation in the Summer Feeding Program. The Summer Feeding Program will be located at Fleming County High School. Breakfast and lunch will be offered for football, girls’ and boys’ basketball, volleyball, and band camps. The district will also be serving the Fleming County Public Library programs and the Fleming County Extension Office programs, along with any child from 2 to 18 years old who would like to come to the site to eat. This is a huge benefit and service, not only to Fleming County Schools but to the greater Fleming County community. Any child from ages 2 to 18 years old will eat free at any of the open sites. This program is part of the Federal School Lunch Program and all costs will be reimbursed by the Federal Government. Plans are already underway to offer more lunch sites for Summer 2016, with the possibility of making the Summer Feeding Program mobile to reach more of the district’s and county’s youth.

As Fleming County Schools begins the process of selecting a new principal for Fleming County High School, we would like your input as a stakeholder as to the most important professional qualities the new leader should possess. The questions are based on qualities that principals must possess in order to be effective. There is also space at the end of the survey for any comments or questions that you would like to share concerning the selection of the new principal of Fleming County High School. The district thanks you for your input.

Parents or guardians who wish to request that their child attend school outside of their residential attendance zone must complete and submit a School Attendance Area Transfer Request form to the superintendent by February 1, 2015. This is required annually.

The form is available at the superintendent’s office, any Fleming County elementary school, or may be downloaded and printed from the district’s website (click here). The attendance area zone map is available for viewing at the district office.

Fleming County Schools is embarking on the important process of developing a strategic plan. The strategic plan serves as a road map; it outlines the goals that the school district strives to achieve and the steps to reaching those goals. To accomplish this task, we need your feedback. To be as inclusive as possible, the district will reach out to everyone in the community via the Strategic Plan Survey. This survey will be conducted from January 7, 2015 to January 21, 2015 to gain an understanding of the community's view to the proposed strategic plan. The survey will be open to all parents, guardians and members of the community. The Strategic Plan Survey contains 32 questions designed to evaluate the strategic framework. Your responses will provide the district useful information as we prepare for the next steps.

Results are in for the KDPP (Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel) Region 9 Statewide High Attendance Day contest held on September 18, 2014. Region 9 consists of Augusta, Bath, Bracken, Fleming, Lewis, Mason, Menifee, Montgomery, Menifee, Robertson, and Rowan counties. Of the 4 categories for which we were eligible (small elementary, large elementary, middle school, & high school), we had 3 regional winners! Each of these schools will receive a $100 award from the Region 9 KDDP association.

Small elementary division winner: Hillsboro Elementary

Large elementary division winner: Flemingsburg Elementary

Small high school division winner: Fleming County High School

CONGRATULATIONS! These schools will be reported to the state KDPP association to be in the running for the statewide winner for their division!

Wow! You have a child entering the 6th Grade, where has time gone? Below is a list of items that will need to be completed prior to enrolling your child in school. Students who are non-compliant can and will be excluded from school according to Kentucky State Law.

Up to date Kentucky Immunization Certificate

Physical Examination

(Date range: August 7, 2013-October 15, 2014)

Upon completion, these items should be turned into the student’s school in which they will be attending. These can be completed at the Fleming County Health Department if you have Humana, KY Spirit, Coventry Cares, Medicaid, or are self-pay which they have a plan based on income, or at your family physician’s office. You can contact the Fleming County Health Department at 606-845-6511 to schedule an appointment.

The 2017-2018 School Calendar has been approved by the Fleming County Schools Board of Education. We appreciate the input from the our stakeholders in the development of this calendar and look forward to another great school year in 2017-2018. To view the calendar, click here.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the SBDM council at Flemingsburg Elementary School for their work as they selected their new principal. The team provided great leadership throughout the selection process and ensured that all voices were heard and considered. The SBDM council reviewed the principal survey results and all of the comments that were provided as they made their decision.

As superintendent it is with great pleasure to introduce Kristen Manning, the current Assistant Principal at Flemingsburg Elementary School, as the new principal. The SBDM council and I believe Kristen has met our goal of finding an exceptional school leader who will be a valuable, instructional leader and active member of the school community. Kristen brings enthusiasm and an exceptional instructional mindset to the principal’s chair. The faculty/staff and parents were highly complementary about her leadership and focus on students. Her experiences, enthusiasm, and leadership qualities will be a great asset to the students, faculty/staff and to the larger school community. The SBDM council has taken a major step in helping the school become a “School of Distinction.”

Please join me in congratulating Kristen, the new principal of Flemingsburg Elementary School.

Kentucky Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt today announced he will host a series of regional Town Hall Meetings across the state to gather feedback from Kentuckians on how they define school success. Read more in KDE's news release: http://1.usa.gov/1R3pGZP?#‎KyEdListens

After School Supper Service will begin at Fleming County High School on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3:15 – 3:45 p.m. in the cafeteria. The first day of Supper Service will be Thursday, October 1st. This program is in conjunction with ESS, but any high school student on the campus during this time is invited to eat free of charge. After School Supper Service is not available on days that school is not in session.

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced Ewing Elementary School earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) ENERGY STAR certification, a national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance. A certificate, signed by Gov. Steve Beshear, was presented to school officials during the Sept. 9 meeting of the Fleming County Board of Education.

As Fleming County Schools begins the process of selecting a new principal for Ewing Elementary School, we would like your input as a stakeholder as to the most important professional qualities the new leader should possess. The questions are based on qualities that principals must possess in order to be effective. There is also space at the end of the survey for any comments or questions that you would like to share concerning the selection of the new principal of Ewing Elementary School. The district thanks you for your input.

We are seeking individuals interested in becoming substitute bus drivers for Fleming County Schools. Training will be provided for eligible individuals. For more information, contact Willy Campbell at 606-845-5851 or willy.campbell@fleming.kyschools.us.

Students from Simons Middle School and Fleming County High School recently participated in the Pictures in Place project in conjunction with the Kentucky Folk Art Center in Morehead. This project encourages students to explore their place in Appalachia through pictures and a personal narrative. To view these photos and narratives, visit http://picturesinplace.com/. Several of these pictures also appear on the header of the district website.

The Fleming County Schools Board of Education regular meeting dates have been set for the 2017 calendar year. All regular meetings will occur on the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. For the complete schedule with locations, please click here.

Dear Fleming County Parents, Guardians, Community, Business Partners and Volunteers:

As we approach the end of a successful school year, I want to applaud the community’s support. Since moving to Fleming County back in the fall, I have truly been amazed by how much the community supports and values our schools. Though Fleming County may be small in population, the community support for the school district is unparalleled

As we return from Spring Break, our work now must intensify as we prepare students for state assessments, final grade/class/course requirements and graduation. As we conveyed to the principals, this is the most important time of the year. These last remaining weeks will make or break us. It is so important to end the school year on a good note.

Fleming County Schools Pleased with the Results from the 2015 Diagnostic Review

Fleming County Schools received results from the Diagnostic Review conducted by AdvancED in March. As a result of hard work and determination, the district was able to go from 25 improvement priorities that were identified in 2014 to 7 improvement priorities in 2015.

Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Fleming County Schools are hereby notified that the Fleming County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sex or disability in employment, vocational programs, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.

The mission of Fleming County Schools is to unite with family and community to provide an equitable, high quality education that meets the needs of each student in a caring and safe learning environment, which will ensure that students become successful through life.